Got Crawfish?
by May 15, 2011 11:04 am 84 views
story and photos by Ruby Dean
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Approximately 200 participants came to help raise money for Girls Inc. at their second annual Crawfish Boil hosted by Luann and George Moschner on Saturday (May 14).
Despite the cool temperatures, participants enjoyed hanging around the pool shelling crawfish and chatting with friends. Dana Craig, president of Girls, Inc., said “they hoped to raise $4,000 at this year’s event.”
Girls Inc. is a leading advocacy organization dedicated to extending girls’ voices, issues, and concerns to policy makers, corporations, and the media.
Funds will be used toward the purchase of vans. There has been an increased need for vans with more girls depending on transportation from school to attend the after school activities that Girls Inc. provides.
Girls Incorporated of Fort Smith is committed to providing a safe environment with educational and recreational programs that encourage girls to take risks and master physical, intellectual, and emotional challenges.
In 1934, Girls Inc. of Fort Smith was established to meet the needs to area girls. The Belle Grove Center was opened and served as a place to provide clothing, health needs, and recreation for the “under privileged” girls.
In 1970, Nancy Orr Center was built on Old Greenwood Road. Until 2007, both centers provided areas of activity for the Fort Smith community. Now the Nancy Orr Center serves as the center of operation.
After 76 years of providing to the Fort Smith community, Girls Inc. looks forward to continuing their efforts to make every girl strong, smart, and bold.
